Caprese Salad-Inspired Stuffed Chicken

Caprese Salad-Inspired Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

For the chicken:

-2 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as wanted
-1/4 teaspoon freshly floor black pepper
-2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

For the stuffing:

INGREDIENTS FOR THE stuffing recipe for chicken:
– 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
– half cup contemporary basil leaves, chopped
– 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

For the marinade:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup pink wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• half teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

To put together the chicken:

1. Preheat oven to 400 levels F (200 levels C).

2. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.

3. In a shallow bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, basil, and bread crumbs.

4. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

5. Dip chicken breasts in egg after which coat with the Parmesan mixture.

To put together the stuffing:

To put together the stuffing:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the onion and cook dinner until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes, basil, and garlic and prepare dinner till the tomatoes are softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes extra.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To assemble and cook the chicken:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 levels C).

Place the chicken breast halves in a single layer in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.

In a meals processor, combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil till finely chopped.

Spread the mozzarella mixture evenly over the chicken breast.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked by way of and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

Serve instantly.